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SINKHOLES

Continuing our series on events happening around the world, we look today at Sink-Holes.

Sink-holes have popped up all around the world . In case after case Scientists and local officials have explained the reasons that the holes have appeared.

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In Russia, the ground moves you. Berezniki’s sinkhole began in 1986 and just grows worse with each passing year. It’s unstoppable. Currently it’s over 200m deep, 80m long and 40m wide. In case you’re thinking “Berezniki? Who cares?” you should know that 10% of the world output of potash comes from this area, and the sinkhole is very close to destroying the mine’s sole rail line.

A sinkhole in the centre of Guatemala City that swallowed a three-storey building in May 2010. Photograph: Luis Echeverria/AP

These are just a few of hundreds of instances where Giant sinkholes have appeared in random places . These events have Scientists baffled . In some cases Authorities are able to figure out why they appear, but in others their appearance leaves Authorities baffled.

An engineer surveys in front of the home where a sinkhole opened up late Thursday near Tampa, Fla. A man who had been in one of the home’s bedrooms screamed for help and disappeared. It’s feared he die

What does the Bible say about these events?

Matthew 21:25-28“And there will be signs in the sun, in the moon, and in the stars: and on the earth distress of nations, with perplexity, the sea and the waves roaring. Men’s heart’s failing them for fear and the expectation of those things which are coming on the earth, for the power of the heavens will be shaken. Then they will see the son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near.”